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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
These are Solid Facts

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver. Bill
iousness, Jaundice, Constipation, Weak
Kidneys, or any diseas of the urinary
organs. or whoever requires an appeti-
ger, tonic or mild stimulant, will al
ways find Electric Bitters the hest and
only certain cure known. They act
surely and quickly, every bottle guar
anteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Sold at fifty cents q
bottle by Nash g. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
A Captains Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman, schr. Weymouth ply
ing between Atlantic City and N. Y,
had been troubled with cough so that
he was unable to sleep, and was in
duced to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. 1t not only gave
him instent relief, but allayed the ex-
treme soreness in his breast. His chill
dren were similarly affected and sim
gle dose had the SINE happy effect. DR..
Kings New Discovery is now the stan
dard remedy in the Coleman household
and ON board the schOOner. Free trial
Bottles of this standard remedy at
Nash e. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
The Cotton Seed Question.

SunxvsPol1. LA. February IS, 1887.
To Every Cotton Producer:
When the steamer Sentelf arrived at
Alexandria December l4th on her M
Tip from New Orleans to Shreveport,
/ received letter from President
Hamilton, Of the Shreveport oil mill,
telling me "wired you ct New Orleans,
would receive no seed from you," etc.,
stating his seed were heating. etc. 1
Immediately declined to receive cotton
seed, fearing the result, but the more
l thought of the matter the more my
nature revolted at the enormity of such
q demand. Suppose l had gotten
letter from my friend Col. Gregg, Of
Shreveport, telling me, tive have or
ganized cotton monopoly, and we
will receive no cotton from you;" or he
might have gone farther and included
chickens, eggs, butter, corn, fodder,
ETC., etc. Would it have not been az
reasonable or JUST
As We advanced l found the Scully
was taking seed ahead of me for the
Shreveport mill. ! suspected the con-
tract(i) the Oil Pool had made with
the Pool Line had been signed, in
order to crush out my steamboat en-.
terprise, which afterwards found out
was correct. l Immediately deter
mined to assert my rights rs a planter
and citizen, and began to fulfill my
engagements and take on seed. When
l arrived in Shreveport, President
Hamilton refused to receive them. l
sold them to q friend in Shreveport,
knowing they had commercial value.
In consequence Of this INDUSTRIOUS con-
tsact(f) made by the Cotton Seed Pool
and the Pool Line, boycotting my seed
land is there q man 90 blind but who
cannot see that it is stab in the back
at him also)i l have determined to sue
them for damages in the courts of our
country. If they can refuse my seed
they can refuse anybody's. and price
yours at any price. Their position is
in violation of the spirit Of every line
is intended to ruin my business. But
in their madness they are running
themselves. can sell seed to any body
as easy as can sell cotton or corn. A
neighbOr has just bought lot Of my
rotten seed to manure his corn land at
IS per ton, the price these poolers pay
for seed above Shreveport. have not
seen man bat who condemns in I'M
measured terms this action of these
poolers. The question is, will you
sustain themf If you will hold your
seed and give me time. will run my
boat to Vicksburg and take your seed
to the Independent Cotton Seed mill
there, where hear seed are worth $l2
per ton. The Sentell will never yield
to these monOpolies while she can
command a dollar, and she lays her
claims squarely before the planters.
Her rights are their rights. She only
asks support. Respectfully,
b. w. MARsroN,
Captain Commanding.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Authorised to Organize Unions.
MoNraoNERY. La, March 1, 1857.
Editor Collar Ckronicls:
l wish to make known through your
paper that am now commissioned and
authorized to organize Grand Farmers'
Unions at any time and place when
called on by my brother farmers. If
there are any settlements desiring to
be organized with Unions l will 60 at
any time and organize them if they
will let me know. Yours, ETC.,
A. G. O'NEAL,
Prest. New Hope Union, No. 80.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
A Glance at High Structures.

Though many years were allowed to
pass from the laying Of the corner stone
to the completion Of the memorial monu-
ment in the city of Washington, il is
gratifying to our national pride to reflect
that it overtops noted historical buildings
of the world. 1t is the tallest tower Of
ancient or modern times. To better ena-
BILE Louisianaians to comprehend its
height, we add to the diagram Lee Mon
ument, in Lee Circle, which is the highest
structure of the kind in the city of New
Orleans:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

The steamship Great Eastern
has been sold at Liverpool for $780,
900. The original cost of the ves-
sci was S4,000,0O0 but she was
too large to be success, and since
the laying of the Atlantic cable
has been rotting at her moorings.
The Chicago News seems to think
that the purchaser is an American,
who intends to start an immense
floating dime museum, the vessel
itself being the principal attrac-
ton. LEX.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

By virtue Of an order Of court, issneo
and 70 me directed, in the shove entpieo
and numbered suit, will offer Tor snsoy
at public auction. in front Of the courS
honse door. in the town of Colfax, La,
between the hours prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, March 10, 1877,
the following described property, to- wit:
Thirty-eight acres of land, bounded
east by Bynnm, south BY jesse Fredrick'
north by SANDY Wilkins, west by ;. W.
Johnston
Terms-Twelve months credit, purchas-
or to execute bond with approved security,
the Same to act as . mortgage on the iand
sold, and a vendors lien and privileges to
remain upon said land until said amount
is paid +. GU,DE, onor.
Colfsx, La Feb. IL, 1881. pfV
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Rev. J. l. Hoffpauir writes us
word that the first quarterly con-
ference for the Colfax and Ada
circuit, to be held at Grays Creek,
has been changed from the 9th and
10th of April to the I'd and Sd of
the month. He also states that he
will be in Colfax on next Wednes-
day, 9th instant, and will preach
at night.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

The members of the Hebrew
Benevolent Society of Alexandria
have our thanks for an invitation
to be present at their first grand
fancy dress and masquerade ball,
on Thursday evening, 10th inst.
They have our wishes for sue
cessful and pleasant evRnt.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

We are obliged to Mr.. G. H.
Haryill, of Ada, for copy of the
constitution and bylaws of the
Farmers Union, although it came
too late to be of material use, Mr..
O,Neal of ward Z, having already
supplied us with a copy, upon
which our article of this week is
based.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Almost miraculous are some of the
cures accomplished by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. In the case OF X. L. King,
Richmond. Va, who suffered for AZ
years with an aggravated form Of
scrofula, Ayers Sarsaparilla effected
astonishing results.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Hi Pompey what you 'fraid OFF
What makes you shake and shibberp"
!" Law chile | Use got de ague
An got de tropic 1ibber."
/" De tropic libber Pompeyp
/ don't know what you means:
But you can cure your ague
BY taking SMITHS BILE BEANS.
Two bits a bottle, don't lay more!
You'll get dem at de drugn.iln store"
The most economical and hest remedy
Tor ague. Is cents, per bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
Bucklen's Arnica Salve,

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fevers
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns. and all skin erupious,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Nash T. Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
Mr.. B. M. Hulse. of Homer. at

Mr.. B. M. Hulse, of Homer, af-
ter paying his old home a short
visit a few days ago, departed for
Colfax, Grant parish, where he will
locate permanently and engage in
the practice of law. Mr.. Hulse
was admitted to the bar about two
years ago, but owing to his engage
ment in writing and having pub
ished the history of Claiborne
parish, he has not pursued his
profession. Mr.. Hulse is q
talented young man, of q good
moral character, with energy and
vim that will insure success. We
commend him to the good people
of Colfax.-Homer Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

The little steamer Marco arrived
at our landing on Tuesday last,
having lately been fitted up with q
model bow at the New Orleans
dock yards, and looking as neat
and trim as race horse. She
went up Cane river, and will con-
meet with the Sentell on her up
and down trips.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
FOR SALE.

1o0 ACRES OF LAND, situated in
lOO Grant Parish, lying on Red River
and Bayou Nantachie. Good barn, two
cabins, 81 acres fine bermuda pasture, 40
acres good river bottom in cultivation. all
under good fence. Plenty of fine timber
Will take $500, one third cash, balance on
easyt erins. Address, III. A DUNN,
CofiIe. La.
o. AUTHORIZE.
slstf Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

The river continues to rise, and
is chuck full of boats, the spool
line' keeping one just ahead and
one in the wake of the Sentell all
the time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
Succession of J. Wesley Bird, decd.

Notice is hereby given to all whom it
doth concern that Mrs. O. G.. Bird, Tutrix
of the succession of j. Wesley Bird, decd,
has this day filed an account of her adj
ministration of said succession. and unless
opposition il fled to said account within
ten days from the publication hereof the
same will be homologated.
Witness the Hons. Thomas Overton and
w. F. Blackman. judges of said court, this
Feb. IL, 1857.
s. B. SHACKEI FORD, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Those desiring to procure fine seed
corn can do so by calling at the CHRoNI-
Gle Office. We have Golden Beauty"
"Blunt's Prolific" and Mammoth White
Surprise" or five bushels of each,
which will be sold at the rate Of 50 per
bushel. The seed came originally from
w. Atlee Burpee & Co.. of Philadelphia,
aud cannot be bought of them for less
than three times the price we charge.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

George Morrison, an old colored
man, perhaps rs years of age, no
ted for his prowess and physical
power, died on Col Randolph's
place near Paramount last Satur-
day, Feb. 26th.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
Notice Of Final Proof.

LAND OFFICE AT NEw ORLEANS, La, I
January IA, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, AID that said proof will be made
before the Judge, OF in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court. at Collar, La +.
on Saturday, March S, 1887, viz:
IsidOre SwaffOrd.
who made Homestead Entry No. 63a9, for
the south half of southwest quarter and
south half Of southeast quarter section
20, township north. range 2 west. Louis
lana meridian. He names the following
witnesses tolprove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation OF, said land, viz:
Louis Cunningham. s. Horrel, Daniel
Moreley and Richard Morelcy, all Of Grant
parish, Louisiana
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
jau22-6t- pf 81. Res ister.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

The following is the list Of regu-
lar appointments for Ada circuit:
Friday before first Sunday, Palestine.
Saturday Fellowship.
list Sunday each month, Hickory Grove.
I'd Sunday each month, Liberty Chapel
Sd Sunday each month, Colfax.
4th Sunday each month, Gray's Creek.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

J. II. McNeely ". Heifs Of d. hcAn'gns'
Bv virtue of an order Of court, Issued
and 70 me directed, in the above entitled
and numbered suits / will offer fur sale. at
public auction. in ffont Of the court nouse
door, in the town Of Colfax, Louisiana
between the hours prescribed oy hw' ON
SATURDAY, March 10, 1887,
the following described property, to.wit;
Eichty acres of land, being v ! OF nv t
Of scc Is, { n, 3 ", With all improve
ments thereto attached.
Terms-Cash with benefit Of aPgraise-
rsnt p GOODE,
x.a..r a cf ~ Sheriff.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Ex-Gov. John McEnery proba-
bly, had less to do and got the big
gest fee in the Witt McEnery
land grab contract ever received by
any lawyer. Ouachita Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Phillips & Johnson's mills, of
this parish, are prepared to furnish
native pine lumber in any quantity
or quality, matched and dressed
flooring and ceiling, or rough
building lumber.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

During the fair weather OF the
past week considerable Roadway
has been made in corn planting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

A purgative medicine should possess
tonic and curative, as well as cathartic
properties. This combination of in
gradients may be found in Ayers Pills.
They strengthen and stimulate the
bowels, causing natural action.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Give the Governor rest.-More-
house Sentinel.
He needs it-rest that can only
b. had and fully enjoyed in the
retirement of private life.-Ouach-
tia Telegraph.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
Notice of Final Proof.


LAND OFFICE AT NArcHITocuEs, la,
January 10, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of his
intrntio ion to make final proof in support Of
Ills claim, and that sa;d proof will I've made
before Register and Receiver u. s. Land
Office, at Natchitoches. a., on March 9Th,
1877, viz: Homestead Entry No. 234,
Francois Boudry,
for the west half Of northwest quarter, aud
southeast quarter Of northwest quarter
section is, township north, range west,
Louisiana meridian. He names the follow
ing witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
del &c upon, and cultivation of, said land.
viz:
A. v. Ragan. Peter F. Boudry. Narcisse
Fredieu, Lestan Lemoine, all Of Mont
Romery P. o., Grant parish, La.
w. +. RUSSELL,
jan29-6t pf-H Register
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
LOCAL DO Il s.
Corn meal 15c a peck at j. FL.
McNeely's, freshly ground every
Saturday.

The private school of Mrs. Josie
Thorpe was opened this week with
a fair attendance of pupils.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice Of Dissolution.

CoLFAx, La. February ~ 1887.
The copartnership heretofore existing
IN. the name aud style of Nash g. Williams
is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
G. C. Nash assuming all liabilities of the
late 6rm. C. C. NASH.
J. h. WILLIAMS.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

Referring to the above the undersigned
would return thanks 70 the public for
liberal patronage heretofore extended, and
respectfully asks that the same be con-
tinued to him in the future.
c. C. NASH.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05

corrected every Thursday by the New Orleans
market quotations. Country merchants have to
pay from to per cent advance on the ruling
prices in the New Orleans Exchange.j
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
FOR SALE.

40WcV to be made. Cut this ont and return
NUM- to us, ard we will SCI d you. free,
something of great value ard importance to
you, that will start you in business which will
bring you in more money right away than any
thing else in this world. Any one can do the
work and live at home. Either sex; all ages
Something new, that just coins money for all
workers. We will start you; cspital not needed.
This ie one Of the genuine important chances OF
prisirg win not delay. Grand outfit free.
Address TRUE Il Co, Augusta, Maine. dill
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1887-03-05
NOTICE.

Twelfth District Court. Parish of Grant,
State of Louisiafa.-No. AZ.
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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-16
Ante.Mortem Benefits.

The trouble about the Knights OF
Honor is that one has to die to win.
Now. nv dear misguided brother, this Is
arrant nonsense, and you ought to be
a, hamed of Yourself for continually re-
heating it. Have to die to win? Haven't
Won won already, and aren't you recelv-
ing daily benefits from the OrderY Is 1t
nothing that you have been plucked
from the obseurity which formerly en-
yironed YOU, from the hermit lie which
was formerly yours, when nobody knew
YOU and you knew nobody, and have
heen given acquaintauces and friends
Do the pleasant times you have had at
anniversaries and lodge meetings go Tor
naupht? Are the warm greetings ana
hearty hand clasps that are now accord
ed YOU wherever you 90 OF no value 10
youY Is that position you have secured
in the public and social life OF your
town, solely through your connection
with the Order, to be reckoned out OF the
account? Have you received no benefit
from the many kindnesses which your
hrethren have shown you? What
would YOU have done during that long
illness without the money which yoCr
Lodge paid you? Was it no comfort to
won AT all to have your brothers come IN
| 10 ask about your health, or TO nave
them watch by your bedside through
| those long, weary nights? Do you ex
nerience no satisfaction in thinking that
n the event of your death your loved
ones Or ~ are provided for sufficiently to pre-
vent them from suffering want? Can you
| and no consolation in the knowledge
that after YOU are gone your brethren
| will still have kindly care Tor those
/ Won have left behind you?
Il is idle to ask such questions. Ii
Won will but stop to think you cannot
/ bnt acknowledge that the Lodge has
| done ana is doing good things for you.
i Have to die to win? Nonsense You
are getting more than your moneys
worth every day you live. Then, for
common sense sake, never again repeat
that musty old libel. 1t only makes
Won discontented with the Order and
with Yourself but it tends to discourage
others who would unite With the Order.
Come now. dear brother, be grateful for
What YOU have had from the Order.
sneak well of what has done well by
vnu. AT all events, never speak Ill OF
the bridge that has carried you over the
stream. Do not repay good with evil
Tell the truth; you will feel all the pes
er for tx. of III Reporter.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-16
Correspondence of THE CLARION. ]
Iuka Notes.
IUKA, Nov. 10, 1873

IUKA, Nov. 10, 1887.
Never has Iuka been on such boom.
The strides she has for some time been
and is now making in material improve
ment are sufficient to surprise the
natives" New brick buildings, that
would grace the streets of any city, are
being erected all the time. Repairs of
real estate are everywhere to be seen.
The streets are being improved. The
demand for town property is daily in
creasing. Everything indicates pros
perity and enterprise. For refinement,
hospitality and generous public spirit,
the people of Iuka are not excelled.
Had old Ponce de Leon landed here he
might we'll have beguiled himself with
the belief that he had found the foun-
tain of immortal youth. The healing
waters are sought for by the sufferers
from many States. Residents and stu
dents have free access to the springs.
The Normal Institute located here
has already won merited recognition for
its excellency. Prof. III. A. Dean, the
principal, stands in the front ranks of
the educators of to-day. He has
thoroughly infused his spirit of progress
in the institution here, and verything
connected with the school is earnest and
alive The methods of education are
rendered so attractive, that the student
cannot choose but study. There is no
humdrum, worthless work imposed upon
him. No slavish subsection to the letter
of the textbooks. But every subject
is thoroughly taught. The school is
we'll attended. Each of the three
classes Scientific and Classic
ARE well represented. A more cordial
community than the students of the
schools form, cannot be found. The
utmost goodwill always prevails. There
is no hazing, no selfish combinations.
The new student is met, and welcomed
lust as if he or she had been a lifelong
friend. The debating clubs carried on
ay the students themselves are not sur
passed in any institution. The Reading
Circle conducted by Prof. Dean is itself
worth the tuition. There are no iron
clad rules, and yet the whole machinery
moves right on without clash. Every
student recognizes the fact that he is
placed upon his honor, and seldom does
he forfeit it. The boy or girl, young
man or young lady, old man or old lady,
cannot find better. quicker, cheaper,
or more satisfactory school.
TWENTY ONE.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-16
Making cider.

Numerous machines for making clder
some to be driven by steam ana many
TO be worked by hand power-have super
seded in certain sections of the country
me old fashioned cider mill THESE save ,ns
Iline and iauOr, Dur for making stu ~
article Of cider no Improvement has reany
been made over the old time nih 'las
slowly mashed and squeezed the apples,
instead of rapidly reducing them "
pulp or grinding them to fine poniace-
September, October and November ~
the cider making months, but the neal ~ :
cold weather it is produced the oetter 'ne
beverage will keep.
Good cider cannot be made Toii. w ~,
fective apples, and the picking up OF ~
sorts with leaves and dirt attached lol
making cider cannot be too severely c0ll-
demned. On the contrary, wnere ~. :,
mot yinegar) is the object, Il Will pay -
reject all unripe and unsound appiss, a..s'
wash them clean and dry them N sne su.,
until they are a little wilted, Tor tne iiio.s :.
water that can be removed from thrni :
this stage the better the clder WI WI -
The finest table apples do not make e1e s
best cider. the preference as clael *
Pile being universally given TO the ls..s~ ~
or Virginia crabs, a small apple OF nsssr -
more than twice the size Of the eoill..a,.
wild crab. not remarkable for tne .tn 49, Z,
tity of its juice and entirely usselsssc, us,,e,,,s Z
any good edible qualities, pus P.2;aes ls'a r,r;e.
cider that win command delpin deu,.. 80 as,a Az,
OF that made from more sieiI.,y, Il ~ 1Isrri
favored apples. Next comes 10 ts.+;ce q,
son, an apple yellow ~ coios' co.,. ~ closel,
large as the crab, whose e r..hors the
matches that Of the crab tnee e 3 f1ev a.
are grown In the same oEcn1.s .s 80 nan
n,s @ - Y - s-~<-,.< f<o,- There arc 1AtA'